The German island of Sylt is located in the North Sea off the west coast of Germany and Denmark.

A high-altitude view of Sylt.

Sylt (Danish: Sild, Frisian: Söl) is an island in northern Germany, part of Nordfrieslanddistrict, Schleswig-Holstein. It belongs to the North Frisian Islands. The island was once part of the mainland, and is still shrinking owing to erosion by the North Sea. Sylt's area is 99 km². The distance from north to south is 35 km and from west to east 13 km. The highest point is 52 meters. The island has 21,000 inhabitants. Description: Where is the island Sylt? Caption: Sylt is an island in northern Germany, part of Nordfriesland, Schleswig-Holstein. ... Description: Where is the island Sylt? Caption: Sylt is an island in northern Germany, part of Nordfriesland, Schleswig-Holstein. ... The North Sea is a sea of the Atlantic Ocean, located between the coasts of Norway and Denmark in the east, the coast of the British Isles in the west, and the German, Dutch, Belgian and French coasts in the south. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (668x900, 350 KB) The Island of Sylt in Northern Germany from the South. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (668x900, 350 KB) The Island of Sylt in Northern Germany from the South. ... North Frisian is a minority language of Germany, spoken by about 10000 people in North-Frisia (North Frisian Fraschlönj). ... Nordfriesland (literally Northern Frisia) is a district in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. ... Schleswig-Holstein is the northernmost of the 16 Bundesländer in Germany. ... Map of North Frisian Islands The North Frisian Islands are a group of islands in the Wadden Sea, a part of the North Sea, off the western coast of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany and Jutland, Denmark. ... Severe soil erosion in a wheat field near Washington State University, USA. Erosion is the displacement of solids (soil, mud, rock and other particles) by the agents of wind, water or ice, by downward or down-slope movement in response to gravity or by living organisms (in the case of... The North Sea is a sea of the Atlantic Ocean, located between the coasts of Norway and Denmark in the east, the coast of the British Isles in the west, and the German, Dutch, Belgian and French coasts in the south. ...

The Culture of Sylt

Sylt is a unique part of Germany, since it is part of the Frisian Islands. It has its own dialect, Söl'ring, which is the indigenous speech of Sylt. Söl'ring is a unique dialect of insular North Frisian, with elements of Danish, Dutch and English. Unfortunately, owing to mass immigration only a small fraction of the population speaks the dialect. The Frisian Islands form an archipelago in northwestern Europe that spreads across the coasts of three countries, from west to east, The Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark. ... North Frisian is a minority language of Germany, spoken by about 10000 people in North-Frisia (North Frisian Fraschlönj). ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...

As in many areas in Schleswig-Holstein on New Year's Eve, groups of children go masked from house to house, reciting poems. This is known as Rummelpottlaufen, and as a reward, children receive sweets and/or money. Schleswig-Holstein is the northernmost of the 16 Bundesländer in Germany. ... New Years Eve is a celebration held the day before New Years Day, on December 31, the final day of the Gregorian year. ...

Sylt also has unique Frisian-style houses.

History

• Sylt was originally part of Jutland (today Denmark and Schleswig-Holstein)
• There is evidence of human habitation going back to 3,000 BC at Denghoog
• Hengist and Horsa embark from Sylt for England in the 5th century
• First settlements of Frisians during the 8th century and 9th century
• Sylt was divided between the Duke of Schleswig and the Kingdom of Denmark in 1386
• Except for the town of List, Sylt becomes part of the Duchy of Schleswig in 1435
• During the 17th century and 18th century, whaling, fishing and oyster breeding increase the wealth of the population
• Keitum becomes capital of the island, and a place for rich captains to settle down
• In the 19th century, tourism starts; Westerland replaces Keitum as the capital
• During World War I, Sylt becomes a military outpost, but does not suffer from war damage
• In 1927, a rail causeway to the mainland is built, named after Paul von Hindenburg
• During World War II, Sylt becomes a fortress, with concrete bunkers built below the dunes at the shore, some of which are still visible today. Lager Sylt, the concentration camp on Alderney was named after it.

Today, Sylt is mainly a tourist attraction, famous for its healthy climate, and several German celebrities who own houses on the island. Jutland Peninsula Jutland (Danish: Jylland, German: Jütland) is a peninsula in northern Europe that forms the continental part of Denmark and a northern part of Germany, dividing the North Sea from the Baltic Sea. ... Interior of the Denghoog, from Fians, Fairies and Picts, by David MacRitchie Denghoog is an ancient monument dating from 3,000 BC near Wenningstedt on the German Island of Sylt. ... Hengest or Hengist (d. ... Horsa, according to tradition, was a fifth century warrior and brother of Hengest who took part in the invasion and conquest of Britain from its native Romano-British and Celtic inhabitants. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification    - by Athelstan AD927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi   - Water (%) Population... Europe in 450 The 5th century is the period from 401 - 500 in accordance with the Julian calendar in the Christian Era. ... (7th century — 8th century — 9th century — other centuries) Events The Iberian peninsula is taken by Arab and Berber Muslims, thus ending the Visigothic rule, and starting almost 8 centuries of Muslim presence there. ... As a means of recording the passage of time the 9th century was that century that lasted from 801 to 900. ... (16th century - 17th century - 18th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601-1700. ... (17th century - 18th century - 19th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800. ... The crew of the oceanographic research vessel Princesse Alice, of Albert Grimaldi (later Prince Albert I of Monaco) pose while flensing a catch. ... Crassostrea gigas, Marennes-Oléron Crassostrea gigas, Marennes-Oléron Crassostrea gigas, Marennes-Oléron, opened The name oyster is used for a number of different groups of molluscs which grow for the most part in marine or brackish water. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... Combatants Allied Powers: British Empire Canada France Italy Russian Empire United States Central Powers: Austria-Hungary Bulgaria German Empire Ottoman Empire Commanders Douglas Haig John Jellicoe Sir Arthur Currie Ferdinand Foch Nicholas II Woodrow Wilson John Pershing Wilhelm II Reinhard Scheer Franz Josef I Oskar Potiorek Ä°smail Enver Ferdinand I... Paul Ludwig Hans Anton von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg, known universally as Paul von Hindenburg (2 October 1847 – 2 August 1934) was a German Field Marshal and statesman. ... This article is becoming very long. ... Mesquite Flat Dunes in Death Valley National Park In physical geography, a dune is a hill of sand built by eolian (wind-related) processes. ... Lager Sylt was the name of the concentration camp on Alderney in the Channel Islands between March 1943 and June 1944. ... It has been suggested that Internment be merged into this article or section. ... Capital St Anne Status Part of Guernsey, Crown dependency of the UK Official language(s) English Head of Government Sir Norman Browse Population 2,400 Currency Alderney pound Alderney is also a suburb of Poole in Dorset, England, and a breed of cattle Alderney (French: Aurigny; Auregnais: Aoeurgny) is...

Municipalities

List

A view of sand dunes and beaches near List

List has a harbor (ferries to Rømø, Denmark) and is Germany's northernmost point. It has a population of about 2,500 (as of 2000). It was first mentioned in 1292 and was Danish territory until 1864. The German Luftwaffe (Airforce) used List as an airbase. List is famous for oysters. Download high resolution version (550x863, 255 KB)A view of sand duns and beaches taken on the German island of Sylt near the town of List. ... Download high resolution version (550x863, 255 KB)A view of sand duns and beaches taken on the German island of Sylt near the town of List. ... Beaches is a 1988 movie adapted by Mary Agnes Donoghue from the novel Beaches by Iris Rainer Dart. ... Rømø Church Rømø is a Danish island in the Wadden Sea. ... For broader historical context, see 1290s and 13th century. ... 1864 (MDCCCLXIV) was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a leap year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... An air force is a military organization that primarily operates in air-based war. ... Crassostrea gigas, Marennes-Oléron Crassostrea gigas, Marennes-Oléron Crassostrea gigas, Marennes-Oléron, opened The name oyster is used for a number of different groups of molluscs which grow for the most part in marine or brackish water. ...

Kampen

Kampen is known for the Red Cliff and its fine lifestyle.www.kampen.de

Hörnum

Hörnum is Sylt's southernmost community.

Rantum

Wenningstedt

Wenningstedt is known for the red cliff and the Denghoog stone grave, a walk-in grave made of huge stone walls from 3000 BC. Interior of the Denghoog, from Fians, Fairies and Picts, by David MacRitchie Denghoog is an ancient monument dating from 3,000 BC near Wenningstedt on the German Island of Sylt. ...

Braderup

Braderup, located between Wenningstedt, Kampen, and Munkmarsh, has a beautiful heath (Heide) and is quite wild.

Westerland

A beach in Westerland

After the destruction of the town of Eidum on November 1, 1436, in a great flood (Allerheiligenflut), the survivors moved to a place northeast (Wäästerlön in Söl'ring) of the original town. The new town was first mentioned in 1462. It officially became a town in 1905. The population (as of 2000) is 9,200. The town has the island's only civil airport. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2272x1704, 1629 KB) Beach near Westerland, Sylt, Germany (August 2002). ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2272x1704, 1629 KB) Beach near Westerland, Sylt, Germany (August 2002). ... November 1 is the 305th day of the year (306th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 60 days remaining. ... Events April - Paris is recaptured by the French End of the Hussite Wars in Bohemia. ...

Sylt-Ost

Sylt-Ost (East Sylt) is a township, consisting of several small villages on the Nössehalbinsel on Sylt. The population (as of 2000) is 5,500. The villages include Tinnum, Munkmarsch, Archsum, Morsum and Keitum.

Tinnum

Tinnum castle (Tinnumburg) is a circular parapet with a diameter of 120 meters and a height of 8 meters. It was built in the 1st century BC, likely as a pagan holy site. (2nd millennium BC - 1st millennium BC - 1st millennium) The 1st century BC started on January 1, 100 BC and ended on December 31, 1 BC. An alternative name for this century is the last century BC. The AD/BC notation does not use a year zero. ...

Keitum

Keitum has a historical church (St. Severin church), dating back to the 1200s. The green cliff is also located near Keitum. Centuries: 12th century - 13th century - 14th century Decades: 1150s 1160s 1170s 1180s 1190s - 1200s - 1210s 1220s 1230s 1240s 1250s Years: 1200 1201 1202 1203 1204 1205 1206 1207 1208 1209 Events and Trends 1200 University of Paris receives charter from Philip II of France 1202-1204 Fourth Crusade - diverted to...

Munkmarsch

Archsum

Morsum

Morsum has an historical church (St. Martin church), dating back to the same era as the one in Keitum. Morsum is also known for the red cliff, that shows the geological history of the last five million years on its height of 21 meters. It has been under landscape conservation since 1923.

Transport

Sylt is connected to the German mainland by the Hindenburgdamm, a causeway. There is a railway line built on this and passenger trains connect Westerland to Niebüll or Klanxbüll. There is also the option of taking one's car onto the train at Niebüll. There are also ferry services to the nearby Danish island of Rømø and also Sylt Airport serves the region. Hindenburgdamm on a map of the region. ... The Hindenburgdamm rail causeway across the Wadden Sea to the island of Sylt in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany In modern usage, a causeway is a road or railway elevated by a bank, usually across a broad body of water or wetland. ... Niebüll (Danish: Nibøl, Frisian: Naibel) is a town in the district of Nordfriesland, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. ... Rømø Church Rømø is a Danish island in the Wadden Sea. ... Sylt Airport is the airport of Westerland, Germany. ...

See also

• Heinz Reinefarth

Heinrich Reinefarth (plus communément appelé Heinz Reinefarth, 26 décembre 1903-7 mai 1979), était un officiel et un officier militaire allemand durant, puis après la Seconde guerre mondiale. ...

References

• Frisian Shores: The Island of Sylt in hidden europe magazine, 10 (September 2006), pp.6-8

External links

• Sylt - Strandkoerbe on the beach from GoSleepGo.com
• "Sylt von A-Z"

Coordinates: 54°54′N 8°20′E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...